Everything Mac Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 My junk pile seems for be forever increasing in size. Off cuts and general odds and ends. And stuff I think will come in handy in the future. I hope I'm not alone in this? I've got a length of 4" box section with a plate welded on the bottom that just so happens to be the exact same size as my swage block. It stands a good 4' high. I don't know whether to cut the box section up into quarters to make a stand for my swage block. Or use it to mount a bench grinder or what. - never the less I'm sure it will come in handy in the future. All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I love the feeling I get when i eventually empty out the pile and take a few hundred kg to the scrappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Basher, you sound like my wife. No, really, she said the same thing and what I thought was a meager amount ended up being 600 lbs. filled a couple of my propane tanks for the forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 You come back from the scrappy with *less* than you brought????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothBore Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Those who are somewhat less "gifted", tend to throw things away ..... We, the talented, and anointed, ... can ALWAYS find a new use for all that old stuff. :P . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Funny, i feel that way when i bring stuff back from the scrappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Scrap pile? Surly you not talking about my material stash? Lol, I only have 4 seperate stockpiles. Scatters over 3 properties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 You come back from the scrappy with *less* than you brought????? Kids these days. What WILL we do for the next generation of blacksmiths, Thomas? <sigh> Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorsHammer82 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Don't worry frosty, There are enough wasteful people out there to supply all the blacksmiths of any generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithsNinja Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I find whenever I get rid of something I immediately need it. Besides I love my "I may have a use for that" pile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingmaker3 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 It's not a "junk pile," it's a "supply depot." :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 It's not a "junk pile," it's a "resource center." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Greetings Mac, In one of my past lives I owned an auto repair shop for 20 years... My business partner and I went to an auction at a local car dealer that closed .. I ended up buying a few things to include a 1ft square box of stuff... My partner questioned my purchase but weeks and months later he called it my 2000.00 dollar box... Seems like when something needed fabricated in the shop I would go to the box and shzamm. He said he must of billed customers 2k as a result of the box... I'm with Glenn its not junk it's a resource. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 My resource bin and my junk bin are two very different things. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyO Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 You come back from the scrappy with *less* than you brought????? It seems as if the topic has shifted from the scrap pile to Paul, a bit unfairly, I think... I've noticed that there are more scrap yards that won't let customers browse/shop than will. I've got to drive over an hour to get to the recycler that has a bone yard to pick through, and on the way I drive past at least 6 others that will accept, but not sell scrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Yates Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 It's not a "junk pile," it's a "supply depot." :) It's not a "junk pile," it's a "resource center." My resource bin and my junk bin are two very different things. :P I must say you Guys stated my thoughts my lil Barn is full and over flowing yet I refuse to hull it off " I can use it " ;) Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 It seems as if the topic has shifted from the scrap pile to Paul, a bit unfairly, I think... I've noticed that there are more scrap yards that won't let customers browse/shop than will. I've got to drive over an hour to get to the recycler that has a bone yard to pick through, and on the way I drive past at least 6 others that will accept, but not sell scrap. Very true mate. The one local to my folks used to let you wander around and buy but not any more. I got lucky with the one near me - fifteen minute drive away and not only is it huge but the guys don't mind me spending an hour rifling through the junk to find the jems! :) Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Most scrap yards now operate on single buyer contract, it's all gong to China and if they sell to anyone else they're liable to end up in court. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Yeah. I wouldn't be surprised if that is the case for my local, it's always been cash in hand. All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorsHammer82 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I have to agree that my scrap pile and my stock pile are two different piles. scrap goes it buckets and is the small cut offs and such that will rarely have a use. Stock is lengths of material that can easily be used it other projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 It is a stock pile or resource material until I hammer on it. Then, it is scrap! <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossdawg Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 One man's junk is another man's treasure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Learn from your mistakes and failures. I have had several moves since beginning this craft and have a sadly abrieviated pile of screw-ups. I still have a few examples of what not to do. Failure is a stern teacher. I have round-punched eye-tools (hot cuts, punches, and drifts) punched and drifted with round tools. The sides are too thin for heavy hammer work. I still have a few other examples of good ideas and poor tool selection or application. These failures have been useful for me. I expect to make many more embarrassments before I cannot lift my hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 This thread has taken an interesting turn. I was just wanted to make sure I wasn't the only person with a junk/resource pile of stuff to be used at a future date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 It is interesting in how other folk look at these things. I salvage useful material and through determination and sometimes great effort turn it into junk. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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